Ellie’s Run: When compassion wins
Thoreau once wrote, “For every thousand hacking at the leaves of evil, there is one striking at the root.” It’s regrettable that so many of us are distracted by silly diversions that fail to address the real problems we face as a society, but it’s also encouraging that some go out of their way to give generously and with compassion to help people in need.
It’s even more amazing when one of those people is a child. Ellie Ambrose is a teenager these days, but she hasn’t lost her motivation for helping people facing desperate situations:
Ellie’s Run for Africa is the God-given dream of a young American girl to help families and children in Africa. Combining educational efforts in area churches and schools with a 5K run and family fun day, Ellie’s Run for Africa raises awareness of and funding for Africans who struggle to meet basic needs such as health care, food, water, shelter, clothing and education.
I admire this amazing effort, which will mark its fifth-annual race this weekend on Saturday morning (June 14) at Percy Warner Park. There’s still time to make an online donation if you’re interested in lending a hand toward a little root-striking. Thanks for making a difference, Ellie.
